My Scratch Built Project
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Phil, What are you using for axles? Are they going to be made to take bolt on wheels or pin drive knock off wheels? You can PM me at [email protected] if you like. Thanks!
Phil, can I ask where you purchased the body pannels from. I am currently in the planning stages of a scratch build,and looking at all the avenues for a body, and any info on chassis design. I currently finished a cobra scratch build with mustang II front suspension. I am not a purist, so doner parts are definately an option.Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks Steve;
Thanks Steve;
Phil,
Where in New Jersey are you?I am located in the New Brunswick area.I am a fabrication nut and although I don't currently have a GT40,I race a few cars(Spec Miata) and am in the process of restoring an old IMSA Fiero(tube Chassis GTU car)repowered with an LS6/Porsche 930trans combo.I enjoy checking out the creativity of others in the construction of race/kit cars.
Dave D.
Where in New Jersey are you?I am located in the New Brunswick area.I am a fabrication nut and although I don't currently have a GT40,I race a few cars(Spec Miata) and am in the process of restoring an old IMSA Fiero(tube Chassis GTU car)repowered with an LS6/Porsche 930trans combo.I enjoy checking out the creativity of others in the construction of race/kit cars.
Dave D.
Phil,you have a PM
Steve
For a body, check out FRP guy in above post. Not sure who else in USA offers panels.
MikeD
For a body, check out FRP guy in above post. Not sure who else in USA offers panels.
MikeD
Richard
My uprights are my own design. I wanted the upright to fit into the wheels I am using, and provide as much stability as I could get.
They are 6061 alum, and use a ford bearing and hub.
My goal was to get my lower wishbone and transverse upper links as long as possible, while keeping with the 56" track width...everything works, and the units are strong and very light.
Here is a photo of the upright installed with just the hub mounted.
Cheers
Phil
My uprights are my own design. I wanted the upright to fit into the wheels I am using, and provide as much stability as I could get.
They are 6061 alum, and use a ford bearing and hub.
My goal was to get my lower wishbone and transverse upper links as long as possible, while keeping with the 56" track width...everything works, and the units are strong and very light.
Here is a photo of the upright installed with just the hub mounted.
Cheers
Phil
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Darnel:
I was just taking some more photos today, and planned to post them as soon as I could..then your post was up.
I have just finished mounting wheels to custom made 6 pin adapters, and some more wiring and sheeting. I hope to have those pictures up tomorrow or the next day.
Thanks for your interest. I hope you start your project soon.
Phil
I was just taking some more photos today, and planned to post them as soon as I could..then your post was up.
I have just finished mounting wheels to custom made 6 pin adapters, and some more wiring and sheeting. I hope to have those pictures up tomorrow or the next day.
Thanks for your interest. I hope you start your project soon.
Phil
Phillip!
Hello my friend! John McMahon here...I lurk here quite a bit and haven't heard much from you. Glad to see you are still plugging along! I need to stop by your shop one of these days and catch up.
JM
A blast from the past!
Good to hear from you. I must admit I probably misplaced your number some time ago. Feel free to stop by anytime, usually after 4:00 pm is best and I will explain when I see you.
Meanwhile the car is progressing slowly as I related in my post yesterday, and I need to get some photos for posting.
Hope to see you soon
Phil
Good to hear from you. I must admit I probably misplaced your number some time ago. Feel free to stop by anytime, usually after 4:00 pm is best and I will explain when I see you.
Meanwhile the car is progressing slowly as I related in my post yesterday, and I need to get some photos for posting.
Hope to see you soon
Phil
Bill;
Good to hear from you. Don't know about bringing my chassis, but I will be there for sure. Meanwhile here are some photos I promised, progress is a little slow as I am on a big project now and happy to have work so "nose to the grindstone" as they say.
Here are photos I took sunday, wheels and tires are mounted, and I am working to complete panels and then on to some wiring. Brake pipes are run, need to complete mounting the rear brakes and flex lines to all 4 wheels.
Bill, I will give you a call in the next few days.
Cheers
Phil
Good to hear from you. Don't know about bringing my chassis, but I will be there for sure. Meanwhile here are some photos I promised, progress is a little slow as I am on a big project now and happy to have work so "nose to the grindstone" as they say.
Here are photos I took sunday, wheels and tires are mounted, and I am working to complete panels and then on to some wiring. Brake pipes are run, need to complete mounting the rear brakes and flex lines to all 4 wheels.
Bill, I will give you a call in the next few days.
Cheers
Phil
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Back to my passion. A little spring cleaning and making space for the important stuff.
Finally got my adapters sorted out and wheels mounted correctly. I need to start fitting up the center section and then doors. I should have my rear decklid soon and can't wait to see how the tires fill the wheels arches. Hopefully I can progress faster than I have lately, and post some more progress. Took a few photos outside today and I think it sits about right.
Cheers
Phil
Finally got my adapters sorted out and wheels mounted correctly. I need to start fitting up the center section and then doors. I should have my rear decklid soon and can't wait to see how the tires fill the wheels arches. Hopefully I can progress faster than I have lately, and post some more progress. Took a few photos outside today and I think it sits about right.
Cheers
Phil
